Jennifer Branin, LCMHC

Jennifer Branin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, and relationship or family concerns. Her style is warm and direct, and she listens with respect and no judgment.

She focuses on practical changes that make daily life easier. She asks what a person hopes to get from therapy and then works toward those goals. Sessions include checking thinking patterns, building healthy habits, and practicing self-care.

Jennifer uses approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and EMDR for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.

Her sessions blend talking, skill practice, and small behavioral steps. She offers clear feedback and gentle challenges to unhelpful thinking. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than sudden change.

Across 13 years of clinical work she has supported people with issues such as substance use, first responder stress, personality and mood disorders, domestic violence, and sexual trauma. Her background includes crisis work and care for compassion fatigue. She encourages people to try one step at a time toward the life they want.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include homework, simple experiments, and step-by-step skill work to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic habits.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT provides concrete tools for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and clearer communication. When traumatic memories are a core issue, she may use EMDR techniques to support processing those memories in a paced way.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggest a blend of methods that fits. Plans can change as progress is made or new needs appear.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or regular encouragement between sessions. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules.